Best Dwayne Dixon Podcasts (2024)

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When YOU Mess it up: Caring for Yourself by Forgiving Yourself 35:10

2+ y ago35:10

35:10

Failure can be debilitating, especially the failure we bring upon ourselves. The failure that comes when we make bad decisions – decisions we knew were bad when we made them and we made them anyway. If we’re not careful, we can internalize the shame of these failures and deem ourselves unforgiveable. This is the second in a 3-part series focusing o…

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The Pandemic as a Pivot to God’s Promise 27:27

2+ y ago27:27

27:27

The global pandemic has turned so many things upside down. We’ve had to change our attitudes and outlooks on work, play, and social interactions. We’ve also had to learn new skills, approaches, and ways of thinking. But what if there were a silver lining in this dark cloud? Is it possible that those new methods, skills, and thinking might benefit u…

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Prioritizing Your Self-Care: It’s Both Biblical and Necessary 24:18

3y ago24:18

24:18

“Please place the oxygen mask over your own mouth and nose before assisting others.” We hear these words before every airline flight. They’re simple but they speak profoundly about the necessity to prioritize our self-care. We often operate under the assumption that in order to be successful leaders, we have to run ourselves ragged. The fundamental…

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Avoiding the 'Home-Run Syndrome' and the Paralysis of Fear 30:29

3y ago30:29

30:29

The fear of failure may become a monster that can devour. It can force one into a state of ‘Perfection Paralysis’ that can convince Black men in corporate spaces that they must achieve 100% perfection – to hit a home run every time they come up to bat. In this episode, we discuss these fears and how to take a healthier approach to them, freeing our…

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Finding Your Fraternity: Its Never too Late 24:32

3y ago24:32

24:32

We talk a lot about Fraternities and Fraternal organizations here at The Corporate Minister. In this episode, we explain why. This is the third of a 3 part series on mentoring relationships and here we talk about how to avoid isolation and the benefits that come from connecting to like-minded men. Scriptural Reference: Ecclesiastes 4: 9-10, 12 - “T…

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Black Entrepreneurs as Investors in Communities 29:48

3y ago29:48

29:48

“What have you planted into someone else’s life?” This is a selfless perspective on entrepreneurship from this episode’s guest. We spend a lot of time at The Corporate Minister focusing on men working in corporate spaces but this time we look at how entrepreneurs can operate in ways that provide a return to the communities they inhabit. Scriptural …

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S1 Finale - Solo Episode w/ host Rebecca Walcott 2:50

3y ago2:50

2:50

Wow! The Season 1 Finale is here, and I have to say this is such a bitter-sweet moment for me. I wanted to dedicate the short and sweet solo episode to the incredible community of guests and listeners who have joined in on this amazing journey. I thank you deeply for tuning in every episode, sharing your support, and making this experience so speci…

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Who's Sharpening Your Iron? Seeking and Cultivating Mentors 31:14

3y ago31:14

31:14

"Comfort is not your friend - Connection is." These powerful words from this episode's guest provide the backdrop for our discussion. In this second of a 3-part series on mentoring, we explore how to seek mentors and cultivate those relationships. We also explore how those relationships can enable and equip us to lead in the spaces we occupy. Scrip…

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Owning and Sharing the Wisdom of Your Years 32:07

3y ago32:07

32:07

I recently came across these words in an online article: “Sixty-five is my rite of passage to elderhood, a place of willful obligation to family and community. The benefits I have been blessed to receive come with an immense obligation to the others around me. Anything less would be the epitome of disrespect to those who walked this journey before …

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Nadya Okamoto On The Menstrual Movement, Pandemic Dating & Social Media Reality Checks 18:06

3y ago18:06

18:06

EP. 9 - A once-homeless teen in Portland, Nadya Okamoto founded an internationally known nonprofit (PERIOD) at 16, authored a highly regarded book, and will soon graduate from Harvard. In early 2020, Okamoto co-founded August, a lifestyle brand working to reimagine periods. She’s been recognized on the lists of Forbes 30 under 30, Bloomberg 50 “One…

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Health-Ade Kombucha’s Daina Trout on Financial Freedom, Business Pivots & Finding Joy 31:15

3+ y ago31:15

31:15

EP. 8 - Daina Trout's company, Health-Ade, hit multiple milestones last year, selling 4 million cases of bubbly, fermented kombucha and surpassing $200 million in retail sales. It’s safe to say, at its current rate of growth, Health-Ade is well towards being a billion-dollar-a-year business. Hear how Health-Ade evolved from a hair-loss remedy to a …

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Combating the Loneliness of Leadership 24:25

3+ y ago24:25

24:25

Being a leader can be a lonely road, especially in a work setting. You are a steward of your company’s resources including time, money, and people – especially people. One of the many things a leader is responsible for is making the hard decisions and usually, “The Buck Stops Here.” That can make for a very lonely existence. In this episode, we dis…

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Google’s VP of Marketing Marvin Chow On WallStreetBets, Angel Investing & Success 27:51

3+ y ago27:51

27:51

EP. 7 - Marvin Chow is more than Google’s VP of Global Marketing. He’s a “Girl Dad,” angel investor, advisor, and self-proclaimed social evangelist. Prior to Google, Marvin worked at Nickelodeon, Reebok and MVP.com, a start-up founded by Michael Jordan and John Elway. At Google, Marvin leads brand, product, growth, and performance marketing for som…

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How SVPs Karen & Janet Tackled the Gender Race Pay Gap, Code Switching & D&I 29:29

3+ y ago29:29

29:29

EP. 6 - This week's episode celebrates the power of diversity with two incredible leaders. Karen Greenfield serves as the Senior Vice President of Business & Production Operations for National Geographic, is the executive sponsor of one of Walt Disney’s Business Employee Resource Groups NOIR DC, and is the Chairperson of National Geographic Partner…

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Nailah Blackman Gets Real On Soca Rebranding, Relationship Rumors & Body Image 24:58

3+ y ago24:58

24:58

EP. 5 - Born in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, to a family of musicians, 23 year-old Nailah Blackman grew up influenced by the sound and artistry of the musical traditions of soca and calypso. Now as a multi-dimensional singer, songwriter, and performer in her own right, Nailah talks about her struggles establishing her brand, dealing with onli…

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Mungi Ngomane On the Biden Transition, Mental Health & Humans Rights Activism 27:20

3+ y ago27:20

27:20

EP. 4 – The granddaughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Mungi Ngomane chats about the election & the next four years under the Biden Administration, mental health, and the journey of writing her book to getting it into the hands of Prince Harry & Meghan Markle. Mungi has never felt that her family forced her to follow in their footsteps but that thei…

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Dwayne Bravo on Money Moves, Retirement Redemption & Championing Music 25:03

3+ y ago25:03

25:03

EP. 3 – Today’s episode features world-renowned cricketer, entertainer, and entrepreneur Dwayne Bravo also known as ‘DJ Bravo.’ This episode explores pre-game rituals, funny team moments, and of course tips and tricks to building a diverse brand and securing wealth for future generations. What does success look like for one of the world’s best cric…

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DJ Private Ryan On Carnival, Pandemic Planning & Caribbean Entrepreneurship 32:35

3+ y ago32:35

32:35

EP. 2 – Today’s episode features one of the biggest Caribbean DJ’s of the decade, Ryan Alexander better known as DJ Private Ryan. With more than 40 million downloads and a social following of over 270 thousand, he grew a brand and business portfolio while also spreading Caribbean music across the world. Now, he’s growing his business and sharing so…

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The Honey Pot's Beatrice Dixon On Trolls, Money Moves & Venture Capital Funding 33:14

3+ y ago33:14

33:14

For our first episode, The Honey Pot Company Founder Beatrice Dixon talks about how a life-changing dream inspired both a solution for bacterial vaginosis and a multi-million dollar business idea. Plus, we’re diving into her crusade to destigmatize her ultimate goal: selling her company and why she chose to stay quiet when facing racist trolls. Pow…

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Networking as a Blessing to Another Brother 26:56

4y ago26:56

26:56

How often do you get an unsolicited connection request on LinkedIn? Maybe an email where you're introduced to someone by a mutual acquaintance. Do you answer them, put them aside, or blow them off? In this episode, we explore how those connections can be "God moments" where we can let the love of Christ shine through us to bless others. Scriptural …

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The Importance of Physical Wellness 25:50

4y ago25:50

25:50

Taking care of yourself physically is important any time but especially in this current season. Unfortunately, our cultural attitudes about food can sometimes conflict with what we’ve come to know about how to stay healthy. Other times, we simply don’t have the opportunity or the bandwidth to make healthy choices. In today’s episode, we spend time …

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Dealing With the Pressures of the Work World 26:24

4y ago26:24

26:24

"You can’t be as good as, you have to be better than” or “You have to work twice as hard to get half as much.” Sound familiar? Those are the expectations that many of us were raised with. Unfortunately, those are super-human expectations and you are only human. Where do you go when the burdens of superhuman expectations become too heavy? In today's…

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Leading Ourselves, Our Families, and Our Communities in Such a Time as This 26:18

4y ago26:18

26:18

These are worrisome and uncertain times. As we deal with the Coronavirus, social distancing, uncertainty, and flat-out fear, the need for us to step forward as leaders is very important. In this episode, we deal with the necessity of, and the ways for, Men of Color to step forward and serve as leaders. These times call for us to lead in our communi…

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Connections and Connectivity Between Black Men 29:56

4+ y ago29:56

29:56

In this episode, we explore the need and value of Black Men supporting one another through connections and connectivity. Sometimes it's through Fraternities, sometimes its through long-term relationships, sometimes its through new friendships. Regardless of the length or conduit, these relationships are necessary for validation and support. Scriptu…

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Dwayne Dixon Podcasts

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The Corporate Minister

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When YOU Mess it up: Caring for Yourself by Forgiving Yourself 35:10

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The Pandemic as a Pivot to God’s Promise 27:27

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Prioritizing Your Self-Care: It’s Both Biblical and Necessary 24:18

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Avoiding the 'Home-Run Syndrome' and the Paralysis of Fear 30:29

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Finding Your Fraternity: Its Never too Late 24:32

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Black Entrepreneurs as Investors in Communities 29:48

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S1 Finale - Solo Episode w/ host Rebecca Walcott 2:50

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Who's Sharpening Your Iron? Seeking and Cultivating Mentors 31:14

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Owning and Sharing the Wisdom of Your Years 32:07

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Nadya Okamoto On The Menstrual Movement, Pandemic Dating & Social Media Reality Checks 18:06

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Health-Ade Kombucha’s Daina Trout on Financial Freedom, Business Pivots & Finding Joy 31:15

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Combating the Loneliness of Leadership 24:25

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Google’s VP of Marketing Marvin Chow On WallStreetBets, Angel Investing & Success 27:51

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How SVPs Karen & Janet Tackled the Gender Race Pay Gap, Code Switching & D&I 29:29

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Nailah Blackman Gets Real On Soca Rebranding, Relationship Rumors & Body Image 24:58

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Mungi Ngomane On the Biden Transition, Mental Health & Humans Rights Activism 27:20

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Dwayne Bravo on Money Moves, Retirement Redemption & Championing Music 25:03

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DJ Private Ryan On Carnival, Pandemic Planning & Caribbean Entrepreneurship 32:35

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The Honey Pot's Beatrice Dixon On Trolls, Money Moves & Venture Capital Funding 33:14

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Networking as a Blessing to Another Brother 26:56

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The Importance of Physical Wellness 25:50

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Dealing With the Pressures of the Work World 26:24

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Leading Ourselves, Our Families, and Our Communities in Such a Time as This 26:18

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Connections and Connectivity Between Black Men 29:56

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